Perched above Fairville Road, this exquisite custom
French Manor sits on 7.16 acres in the heart of chateau
country. The intoxicating views and serene surroundings
leave you with a feeling of peace and tranquility. You
will find quality and elegance at every turn. Enjoy the
rolling countryside while only minutes to Philadelphia and
downtown Wilmington. Ease of travel is also afforded by
this ideal location. Only 10 miles to the Amtrak train
station, and 24 miles to the Philadelphia international
airport. Situated in one of the most desirable areas, not
just for its scenic landscapes, but also the award-winning
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
The tour begins with a meandering driveway, that circles
the house, allowing visitors to take in the beauty of this
majestic home on the hill. You will notice the entire house
is made of French Lorraine brick with a Normandy tile roof
to complement the nature surrounding it. Upon entering
the main foyer, you are greeted with a stunning hand-
crafted, wrought iron and ormolu (gold over
bronze) curved staircase paired with hand-hewn
walnut parquet de Versailles floors. This leads into the
grand living room with an imported Italian marble wood
burning fireplace, intricate custom moldings and generous
views of the patio and landscape through the 3 French
doors. Cook and gather in the recently renovated gourmet
kitchen with butler pantry. This kitchen is a chefs dream.
It offers two islands, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Sub-Zero
freezer, a Wolf commercial grade range with double ovens
and custom-crafted zinc hood, Calacatta marble counter
tops, two beverage refrigerators and built in
microwave topped off by dramatic coffered
ceilings. Additional French doors in the kitchen open to all
patio areas, and combine the indoors
with the outdoors to create a seamless
setting for entertaining your family and friends.
The dining room provides a distinguished area for formal
and informal dining by combining the elegance of
yesteryear with modern touches of comfort. The custom
moldings, 18th century English built-in corner
hutches, Waterford Crystal chandelier and sconces make
this space perfection. Across the foyer, you will find
the owners suite which provides first floor convenience
and privacy. Also on the ground level is the library. This
room showcases hand-carved moldings, a gas burning
fireplace, and French doors to the patio which make it
a truly perfect retreat. As we ascend the main staircase,
you will appreciate the craftsmanship and details
throughout. The second floor boasts 2 spacious
bedrooms with their own en-suite, a laundry room, a
playroom and 2 additional bedrooms with a shared bath.
There is a back staircase that leads to the mud room
which accesses the three stall garage on one level or
continue to the unfinished basement, where the
possibilities are endless. This is truly a one of a kind
Estate with impressive views to enjoy year round!